Development Coordinator Labs

Development Coordinator - Labs (Full Time Days)

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The salary range for this position is $51.63 - $64.54 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The Development Coordinator - Labs reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the manager, the Development Coordinator has the authority and accountability for the development and implementation of state‑of‑the‑art testing in the laboratory. This position works with pathologists and physician specialists to coordinate assessment, development, evaluation, training and implementation of new technology and new testing in the Laboratory. Other responsibilities include maintaining the highest degree of expertise in new technology, maintaining, and providing current information on technology and methodology through attendance at professional, association and scientific meetings, maintaining continual dialogue with scientists and vendors.

• SECTION COORDINATION
  • Develops and writes standard operating procedures for new testing
  • Participates in laboratory information system (LIS) build for new tests
  • Develops, writes, and executes/oversees validation plans/summaries for new testing
  • Develops technical and workflow structure for new testing
  • Develops and maintains relationships with all customers and suppliers
  • Instructs laboratory staff in the section on new methods and instrumentation
  • Develops curriculum and conducts education and training of residents in conjunction with the Medical Director
• TECHNICAL
  • Adheres to hospital and department policies and procedures
  • In conjunction with the medical director and manager, ensures newly developed tests are in compliance with all federal, state, local, TJC, CAP, multi‑disciplinary, hospital regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Coordinates and develops maintenance protocols for new instrumentation
  • Coordinates and performs advanced troubleshooting and repair; calls for outside service when necessary
  • In conjunction with the medical director and manager, coordinates development of new procedures and relevant documentation
  • Participates in and presents laboratory meetings and continuing education programs
  • Coordinates section technical in‑service programs
  • Orients, trains, and assists in the evaluation of laboratory personnel according to the guidelines established by human resources and laboratory management
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
  • Assists in the development of Relative Value Unit (RVU) for new testing
  • Coordinates accurate billing for new services
  • Operating Budget
    • Assists in preparation and monitoring of expense/revenue budgets
    • Conducts variance analysis; identifies and explains trends in productivity, volume, acuity, or service
    • Coordinates product evaluation consistent with hospital materials management program
    • In conjunction with the medical director and manager, initiates and facilitates preparation of new program proposals
    • Assures that research activities performed in the section are in…